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The high-speed rail station at West Kowloon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Amid Iran war, Hongkongers choose short-haul high-speed rail trips

With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong arts hub strengthens global links with 12 new partnerships

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong vows to boost green finance and innovation role for sustainable growth

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms face profit squeeze as US importers cut orders amid oil crisis

City’s business leaders also say government should bolster ties with Central Asia and Asean nations to diversify market risks.

Kwai Chung Container Terminal. Photo: Elson Li
Kwai Chung Container Terminal. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics

Paul Chan calls on the city to ‘seize the moment’ by deepening integration with mainland China and expanding its bridge role to the West.

Hong Kong economy

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

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Hong Kong society

Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says.

A Labubu sculpture on display at ComplexCon Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
A Labubu sculpture on display at ComplexCon Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to issue weekly updates on fuel charges to counter price gouging

Environment minister says information will allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ‘ghost oil’ stations rake in ‘HK$10,000 a day’ as petrol prices soar

Operators are smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong and selling it to car owners via coded WhatsApp messages.

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Hong Kong should use ‘safe haven’ status to draw capital from Gulf: agency chief

InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict.

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Businesses that traditionally used Dubai as a hub are moving, InvestHK’s chief says. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Panama⁠ accuses CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about arbitration response

President Jose Raul Mulino slams Panama Ports Company for accusing country of failing to file response to arbitration request.

Balboa port was taken over by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: Reuters
Balboa port was taken over by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong property

Office vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s Central drops to single digits after 2 years

Wan Chai-Causeway Bay area also improves, reducing citywide vacancy rate even though most areas remain under pressure, JLL says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis

Government will discuss land and financial support with mainland and overseas businesses seeking to take part in project, Paul Chan tells Beijing seminar.

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports

Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Cristobal port was seized by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison reports 7% gain in underlying profit

Diversified business mitigates impact of adverse developments including ‘legal conflict’ over Panama ports, chairman says.

Flags fly outside Cheung Kong Center in Central on February 4, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Flags fly outside Cheung Kong Center in Central on February 4, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

HKMA warns of interest rate uncertainty amid Middle East conflict

HKMA leaves city’s base rate untouched at 4 per cent, as HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK keep prime lending and saving rates unchanged.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong more attractive to talent amid Middle East tensions, labour chief says

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says fourth of imported workers from various schemes are foreign passport holders.

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Hong Kong’s Airport Authority to develop HK$300 million art storage facility

Authority partnering with Hong Kong’s Eythos to create 4,920 square metre facility as part of wider push to turn city into arts trading hub.

The art storage facility will be part of Skytopia, a HK$100 billion expansion of Airport City. Photo: Eugene Lee
The art storage facility will be part of Skytopia, a HK$100 billion expansion of Airport City. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix

Board executive director Anthony Lau says 75 per cent of its resources will go towards overseas markets.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate falls by 0.1 percentage point

Unemployment rate for December to February period stands at 3.8 per cent, with situation improving in retail, accommodation services, and foundation and superstructure sectors.

Hong Kong tourism

Chinese New Year boosts Hong Kong visitor numbers in first 2 months of 2026

Nearly 10 million visitors entered Hong Kong in January and February, an 18 per cent year-on-year increase from the same period in 2025.

Mainland Chinese tourists visit the former Yau Ma Tei police station. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama for missing arbitration deadline

Panama Ports Company also confirms offices were raided by alleged ‘armed security forces’ and accuses authorities of disregarding rule of law.

Balboa port was seized by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: AP
Balboa port was seized by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government will work with Legco to craft 5-year plan, John Lee says

City leader says collaborative mechanism will reflect executive-led governance model, with blueprint to be released by end of the year after public consultation.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong travel agencies suspend Middle East tours over safety concerns

Heightened safety fears amid escalating conflict prompt tour operators to halt trips and flight transfers through the region.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong businessman expected to take loss on Peak sites he bought for US$255m

Tender for three Peak Road lots follows sale by Chan King-wai’s family of another Peak property last year at estimated 56 per cent loss.

The sites at 86, 88 and 90 Peak Road sold in 2017 for about US$255 million. Photo: Google Map
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